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More than 650 dogs have been trained, socialized and adopted since the Missouri Department of Corrections began "Puppies for Parole" in 2010.
The program currently operates in 16 state prisons, including Moberly Correctional Center. DOC Director George Lombardi says inmates work with the dogs to teach them basic obedience skills and socialize the animals to make them more adoptable:
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Most of the dogs have been abused or are strays. Lombardi says "Puppies for Parole" enhances the safety of prisons and gives offenders necessary skills to support successful rehabilitation.
The first class of dogs at Moberly Correctional Center is scheduled to graduate in about two weeks. Director Lombardi also told "KWIXLAND this morning" listeners that an outcome study is underway at MCC and Tipton Correctional Center to determine how the program affects the prisons' operation:
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Lombardi emphasizes that no state tax dollars are used on the program. It operates entirely on private donations, as well as donations from prisoners.
Missouri Department of Corrections Director George Lombardi appeared live on "KWIXLAND this morning" on December 14, 2011. Click here to listen to Lombardi's interview with KWIX reporter Brian Hauswirth:
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The program currently operates in 16 state prisons, including Moberly Correctional Center. DOC Director George Lombardi says inmates work with the dogs to teach them basic obedience skills and socialize the animals to make them more adoptable:
Most of the dogs have been abused or are strays. Lombardi says "Puppies for Parole" enhances the safety of prisons and gives offenders necessary skills to support successful rehabilitation.
The first class of dogs at Moberly Correctional Center is scheduled to graduate in about two weeks. Director Lombardi also told "KWIXLAND this morning" listeners that an outcome study is underway at MCC and Tipton Correctional Center to determine how the program affects the prisons' operation:
Lombardi emphasizes that no state tax dollars are used on the program. It operates entirely on private donations, as well as donations from prisoners.
Missouri Department of Corrections Director George Lombardi appeared live on "KWIXLAND this morning" on December 14, 2011. Click here to listen to Lombardi's interview with KWIX reporter Brian Hauswirth:
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